Once a small fishing village, Kalkan is now expanding, however the cobbled stone little streets in the old town and harbour remain as quaint and full of character as ever. The shopping here is a real delight where you are sure to find a great variety of goods to suit all tastes.

The area includes many historical sites and lovely sandy beaches.

Kalkan town has a pretty beach with clear turquoise water. The waters around Kalkan Bay have a blue flag award for cleanliness and offer a variety of water sports and diving.

Kalkan is renowned for its beach clubs around the bay some of which can be reached by a complimentary boat.

THINGS TO DO

• Kapatus Beach - A picture postcard beach situated in a sweeping bay a couple of kilometers from Kalkan.
• Patara Beach - 16 kilometers of golden sand which is perfect for swimming with good facilities.
• Gulet day trips - Enjoy a fabulous day on board a gulet exploring the coast and bays around Kalkan with an excellent lunch provided and numerous swimming stops. The Greek island of Meis is also a favourite to visit by gulet.
• Roman and preroman architectural sites at Patara and Xanthos with excellent viewing access.
• Walk part of the Lycian way from Kalkan or Patara 
• Visit a trout farm in Islamar which is in the mountains near Kalkan.

Tours run every day from Kalkan. 

The nearby towns of Fethiye, Kas, Oludeniz and Patara all make good day trips and are easy to reach by car or local dolmas.